In an official statement, the President's office highlighted her remarks on the shifting global landscape.
Op Sindoor: A Turning Point in India’s Counter-Terror Strategy, says President Murmu
On Thursday, 27th November, President Droupadi Murmu described the success of "Operation Sindoor" as a “turning point” in India’s counter-terror strategy. She called it a powerful example of the nation’s resolve to act firmly, responsibly, and with moral clarity in the pursuit of peace. She made these remarks when she was addressing the inaugural session of the third edition of the Indian Army’s Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi.
According to the President, the Indian Armed Forces continue to exemplify “professionalism and patriotism” in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty. She noted that the forces have shown remarkable adaptability across all forms of security challenges, including conventional threats, counter-insurgency operations, and humanitarian missions.
Referring specifically to Op Sindoor, President Murmu said the world took note not only of India’s military capability but also of its ethical and measured approach. She emphasised that the operation showcased India’s emphasis on strength guided by responsibility.
In an official statement, the President’s office highlighted her remarks on the shifting global landscape. She highlighted that new domains of conflict such as cyber, space, information, and cognitive warfare are blurring traditional lines between peace and conflict. About India’s broader geopolitical approach, she said the country has demonstrated that strategic autonomy can successfully coexist with global responsibility, drawing from the civilisational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
President Murmu also praised the Indian Army’s ongoing Decade of Transformation. She said that the force is reforming structures, updating doctrines, and enhancing capabilities to remain mission-ready across multiple domains. She expressed confidence that these reforms would support India’s push toward greater self-reliance in defence.
She further emphasised the Army’s focus on nurturing youth, including through education, sports, and NCC expansion. The President underlined the growing contributions of women officers and soldiers, saying their expanding roles would promote inclusion and inspire more young women to join the forces.
Closing her address, she said the insights emerging from the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 would help policymakers shape the future contours of national security, adding that the armed forces remain central to India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
